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Meet Marie

Significant National/Regional Accomplishments

Significant Local
Accomplishments

Community Involvement

CURRENT CHAPTER
Queens Alumnae Chapter
INITIATION
2000, Omicron Alpha, Queens City-Wide Chapter
St. John’s University
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology - School/Clinical Psychology
OCCUPATION
Bilingual Clinical/School Psychologist
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ATTENDED
2025, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
REGIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2024, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005
NATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Eastern Regional Director, National Board of Directors, 2024-present
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Eastern Regional Member, National Scholarship and Standards Committee, 2020-2024
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Voting Delegate, 53rd and 54th National Convention
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Alternate Delegate, 51st National Convention
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Member, National Strategic Partnerships Taskforce, 2016-2017
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Liaison, National Delta Connection Pilot Program, 2010-2013
REGIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Eastern Regional Director, 2024-present
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Member, National Scholarship and Standards Committee, 2020-2024
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Certified DID Trainer, 2013-Present
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Certified Membership Intake Trainer, 2011-Present
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Member, Program Planning and Development Committee, 2018-2020
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Co-Chair, Collegiate Transition Taskforce, 2014-2016
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Member, Regional Nominating Committee, 2011-2014
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Graduate, E3 Leadership Development Program, 2009-2011
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Member, Program Planning Committee, 2009-2011
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Primary Advisor (Omicron Alpha Chapter), 2008-2013
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Secondary Advisor (Omicron Alpha Chapter), 2005-2008
LOCAL EXPERIENCE
Queens Alumnae Chapter
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Past President's Council, 2020-Present
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Leadership Development Chair, 2020-2024
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Chair of the New York Metropolitan Coordinating Council, 2018-2020
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Chapter President, 2016-2020
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First Vice President, 2011-2015
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Chair, Scholarship Committee, 2011-2015
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Chair, Project ACE (Now known as CTT), 2008-2011
Omicron Alpha Chapter
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First Vice President, 2000-2001
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Leader of the Minerva Circle, Spring 2001
Significant Accomplishments Regional Director
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Led the Dynamic and Historic Eastern Region representing 151 chapters across 10 states and multiple international locations, serving more than 15,464 members.
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Expanded regional engagement and transparency through a 5-part Presidents Town Hall series for presidents, vice presidents, and advisors focused on collaboration, leadership training, and operational support.
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Increased member connectivity by hosting region-wide Fall and Spring Round-Up webinars reaching more than 15,000 sorors with organizational updates, resources, and programmatic initiatives.
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Launched virtual resource and office-hour sessions featuring key committees including Program Planning & Development, Parliamentarian Council, Leadership Development, National Finance, and Scholarship & Standards to improve member access and operational transparency.
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Oversaw major membership intake growth including:
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Expanded collegiate presence by chartering of Phi Beta Chapter at the University of Connecticut in April 2025 and Phi Eta Chapter at McDaniel College in Maryland in Spring 2026.
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Expanded international reach by chartering Puerto Rico Alumnae Chapter in April 2026.
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Supported our dynamic Eastern Regional Representative in hosting two dynamic collegiate retreats In-Person and Virtually empowering collegiate sorors through workshops on Membership Intake, Leadership Development, Social Action, Collegiate Connection, Special Dispensation processes
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Prioritized collegiate engagement and retention through a dedicated Collegiate Sisterhood Circle addressing student wellness, work-life balance, and sorority engagement.
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Advanced collegiate accessibility by supporting Destination 22 fundraising initiatives to assist collegiate members attending Regional Conference, Delta Days, and National Convention.
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Reintroduced and modernized leadership development programming through the inaugural “Press Forward Toward Your Purpose” initiative, focused on empowering sorors ages 22–30 through authentic leadership and personal development.
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Implemented innovative wellness initiatives including monthly Family First Fridays, Press Forward into Peace Sundays, a regional self-care day, and expanded spiritual wellness programming through the Chaplain’s Council.
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Led the impactful Supporting Our Sorors (SOS): Fortitude in Federal Service Series, providing career, financial, emotional, and spiritual support to members impacted by federal workforce reductions, including an event with 800+ attendees.
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Explored dynamic programming like Lash Out: Unhealthy Cosmetics in the Black Community, facilitating an important conversation about beauty, health, and wellness with a conversation by industry experts and 300+ attendees.
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Strengthened collegiate chapter advising by convening more than 200 sorors for the 2024 Advisors’ Training in Philadelphia, 30 sorors for the 2025 Advisors’ Training in the Tri-State, __ advisors training in Maryland, and over 50 sorors for the 2026 international Advisors’ Training in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Conducted Investigators Training in NJ
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Chartered Phi Eta Chapter at McDaniel College (MD) in Spring 2026
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3 part Career Development Training series in March 2026
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Advanced regional mental health advocacy through consecutive Regional Days of Service focused on psychological safety, mental wellness awareness, and healthcare worker appreciation.
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Expanded digital empowerment programming through the region’s Grow With Google partnership, equipping chapters and communities with technology training and digital literacy resources.












